General Information

Hardenbergia violacea is an evergreen, climbing shrub growing from a long, carrot-like rootstock; it, produces stems up to 3 metres long that scramble over the ground and twine around other plants for support. Non-twining shrubby forms of the plant are sometimes found[

The main focus of the site is succulent plants, but it also contains information on a wide range of other species. Usually at least one good photograph, plus basic information about the plant and its cultivation.

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The plant provides a tea and a dye, which are sometimes used locally. It is often grown as an ornamental plant in subtropical to tropical areas[

The Leguminosae; A Source Book of Characteristics, Uses and Nodulation

Publication

Author

Allen O.N.; Allen E.K.

Publisher

University of Wisconsin

Year

1981

ISBN

0-333-32221-5

Description

An amazing and comprehensive work, giving a brief guide to the many genera of the family Fabaceae and also the principle uses of the genus.

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Properties

Edibility Rating

Other Uses Rating

Habit

Evergreen Climber

Height

2.00 m

Pollinators

Insects

Cultivation Status

Ornamental, Wild

Cultivation Details

Hardenbergia violacea is mainly native to southern and eastern Australia, where it can be found from the temperate zone of Tasmania to the tropics of northern Queensland. It is not very cold-hardy, able to tolerate temperatures falling to around -5Â°c for short periods when it is fully dormant[

The main focus of the site is succulent plants, but it also contains information on a wide range of other species. Usually at least one good photograph, plus basic information about the plant and its cultivation.

Excellent and very comprehensive, though it contains a number of silly mistakes. Readable yet also very detailed.

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This species has a symbiotic relationship with certain soil bacteria, these bacteria form nodules on the roots and fix atmospheric nitrogen. Some of this nitrogen is utilized by the growing plant but some can also be used by other plants growing nearby[

Excellent. Contains a very wide range of conventional and unconventional food plants (including tropical) and where they can be obtained (mainly N. American nurseries but also research institutes and a lot of other nurseries from around the world.

Excellent. Contains a very wide range of conventional and unconventional food plants (including tropical) and where they can be obtained (mainly N. American nurseries but also research institutes and a lot of other nurseries from around the world.

Excellent and very comprehensive, though it contains a number of silly mistakes. Readable yet also very detailed.

]. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for at least their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts. Give the plants some protection from the cold for at least its first winter outdoors. Seed retains its viability for several years[